Formule	CAS
C12H11Hg2NO4	8003-05-2

Background
Phenylmercuric nitrate is an organomercurial used as an antibacterial and antiseptic agent.

Synonyms
Phenylmercuric Nitrate
(Nitrato-O)phenylmercury
Merphenyl nitrate
Phermernite
Phenmerzyl nitrate

Uses
Antibacterial
Germicide
Fungicide especially for tree wounds
Pharmaceutical

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Author(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatologist, Amsterdam UMC.